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Majorca / Palma Nova ideas
Palma Nova/Majorca ideas with the family (4 adults (2 - 69 yrs), 2 kids age 6 and 4) There are two waterparks, which is the best one? Thinking of a trip to Soller/Palma. Is the Pirate Show worth a visit? Any other ideas? Any decent restaurants in Palma Nova? (Any cuisine) Thanks
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Recommend a large, lightweight suitcase
Just booked Ryanair flights and can't believe it cost £50 to take 15kg! OH and I are going to share one hold case and maximise hand luggage for our 2 week holiday. We both currently have hard-sided cases that weigh 4 -5kg each, so I want something new that is much lighter (mine is an ancient one with two wheels at the end…
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Want to upgrade using Avios, but what do I book?
Am looking to do another tour of Asia in summer 2014. We did the last one on Airmiles. However, as that boat has sailed, we're thinking of using actual money to buy seats and using the mountains of Avios to upgrade to business. :D :D:D However, what type of ticket do I need to buy to do this? Is it just BA I look at? Do I…
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Have I forgotten anything essential for Euro road trip?
Have I forgotten anything for essential for our road trip to south of France? Passports European Brk Down cover Copies of Insurance (I take we don’t need any enhanced insurance?) and MOT Drivers licenses Travel Insurance Eurotunnel Ticket Reference Car kit (high vis vest, warning triangle, headlight adjustors etc) any…
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* Martin Lewis – Travel Tips *
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/10201408/Martin-Lewis-A-peek-inside-my-overseas-wallet.html The Telegraph – Today – 25 July 2013.
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Damage Deposit
Hi - just wanting thoughts on how to pay damage deposit.... I have to pay 300 euro damage deposit for apartment in Barcelona this weekend. The lady thought that she would have a VISA machine, but it has not been set up in time. My options are cash or Paypal. I'm not bothered about having a lot of euros spare because I'm…
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Timeshare and Ill Health
Last year I suffered from a serious stroke, which I am slowly recovering from, bit by bit, even though I still have major health problems. I have had a time share in the Algarve for over 12 years - and not had a problem - until this time. Because of the layout of the site, and my physical limitations, it was dreadful to…
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SW America Road Trip - accommodation question
We are planning a road trip around California, Nevada and a wee bit of Arizona next July (tied to certain weeks unfortunately). We are a family of 4 - 2 adults 2 kids and I'm wondering about the best way to sort out motels etc along the way. When we went as a couple, we just found motels as we went along, but this time…
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Package Prices
Can searching for the same package holiday numerous times in the same day make the price of the holiday increase before actually booking it?
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Barcelona hotel ideas
Could anyone recommend a reasonably priced hotel in Barcelona? I’m plan on spending 3 nights in the city in August and have never visited there before. I’ve been reading some of the Tripadvisor forums but there’s just so much information out there.
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Voucher code
Hi am travelling to Spain on the 22 August and was wondering if any one has a voucher code for the lounge :)
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Weekend away in London
Hi guys, Me and 2 friends want a weekend away in London. We live in Exeter so will prob catch train up. Ideas for the day Shopping Sight seeing London eye etc. Town in evening clubs / bars We want to book the hotel up this month so it's something to look forward to. Where would you recommend that's quite central and isn't…
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Holiday Price hikes in school holidays
After receiving a letter from my 6 year old's school ,stating that fines would be imposed for taking children out of school in term time for holidays in which married couples pay double (really promoting Camerons family values !) it has now ,more than ever got me thinking that the Holiday companies are profiteering off of…
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only wanting to use flights on package del
hi all. does anybody know if there are any t and c on only using the flights part of a package deal? looking to book for turkey in oct accomadation already sorted. it seems a lot cheaper to book a package rather then flight only. has anybody already done this and were there any problems with doing so? thanks all
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Travelling to Turkey (Cappadocia)
Hello, I am planning to travel to turkey next month but cant seems to get the days right, so thought of discusing here :A Plan is to leave here on 22nd Aug and come back on 28th Aug. I am more into culture/heritage stuff so would want to see Istanbul and (either Cappadocia or Ephesus). Plan is to reach Istanbul on 22nd,…
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Holiday insurance dilemma! What should I do?
I was asked a while ago to book holiday insurance for a relative and their friend. I sorted out the insurance for my relative but didn't have all the details for their friend. I eventually got the details and had it on my list of things to do. They paid the premium to my relative but I didn't get round to doing the…
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Kerala, India
Hi there We are visiting Kerala for 2 weeks mid September. I have organised a private driver with car and we will tour for the first week, and then want relaxation for the second week. The plan is 2 Nights Cochin, 2 Nights Thekkady, 3 Nights Kumarakom (Day Houseboat trip) 3 nights in Varkkala (Palm Tree Heritage) 2 Nights…
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Day Trip to France?
hey all It's my girlfriends birthday in september, so looking to do a day trip to France or nearby, ive never been before and want to plan it as a suprise. What would be the best/most affordable way to go? and best place to visit?... i dont mind driving if thats the easiest way to go. Thanks in advance for any suggestions…
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Australian visa
Basically we travel to see my daughter in Melbourne in 7 weeks time and was wondering what the position is regarding visas. I have a newer style passport so know I can get a free electronic visa but my wife's passport isn't electronic. Is she able to get a free visa as she seems to think the only options available are to…
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Alpha Rooms- Customer Service E Mail address
Is there a general E Mail address for Alpha Rooms (hotel booking service) for general queries. I cannot find one anywhere and I wish to E mail them to get a written response before booking. Experience shows that from telephone calls what has been said is later denied and there is no way of proving the conversation.Thank you
